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Workin’ It!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on March 11th, 2010
Hey!! Just wanted to check in with you…I’ve been busy workin’ it!! Both here at my lovely computer and in the gym~! I never ended up taking yoga…still wanna, but just can’t seem to find the time.
Things should settle down a bit after next week for work…but not in life as the kids will be off that week for spring break. Then I WILL be sure to hit the gym during the hours when classes are offered! I’m looking forward to Spring break; I plan to take that week off myself~ I think we’ll plan on spending lots of time outside, at the zoo, hit the movies (the kids want to see Alice in Wonderland) and we’ll most definantly go bowling 
Okay! The plan for today is this:
Finish 2 training programs- have a coaching call- workout and CLEAN! My house is a mess! And we’ll probably watch some TV…thursdays are always good TV nights- “The Mentalist” rocks~!!
Bye for now!!
-Michelle
Celebration Day!
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on March 9th, 2010
All day I’ve been Celebrating being done with my first batch of TAXES!! Late yesterday I finally completed my 2008 taxes~Yippie!!
Yoga/pilates have been on my mind today…tons of people have told me to do them to help my back/hips/butt issues and I think I’ll try a class today; it should be a good change of pace for me since it’s been 3 years since the last time I took any class at the gym! I tend to stay away from them becuase I get too competitive and end up hurting myself, lol! What’s your favorite class to take at your gym? Mine isn’t at my dayt to day gym…it’s at a Fighting gym- TCB in Rogers, AR…the women’s MMA Class rocks!! My trainer; Lylna (pronounced: LENA), actually just won our local ToughMan tournament this past weekend. She’s a little pitbull!
Anyhow…I plan to go to workout AFTER my kiddos get home from school which is in about 30 mins. I’ve been busy writing training programs all day~ so I can’t wait to get away from this computer!
I’ll be back later to post what I ended up doing.
Toodles,
Michelle
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Is it FRIDAY yet??
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on February 12th, 2010
Is it FRIDAY YET?? Seriously this has been a LONG week for me…I can’t wait for life to settle down a bit. The kids go back to school on Monday and actually have school for an entire 5 weeks in a row…YEAR ROUND SCHOOL is not my friend, lol!
Anyhow…i missed my MMA class again today becuase of the kids, so….~ I told my instructor that I feel like a WUSS for skipping class both days this week and most likely next TUES too. Tuesday is my DH’s 40th b-day and the first day he’s back home from his hunting trip to MN. I MISS HIM! WE all miss him!
I did get in a workout this morning~ and I actually did quite a bit of legs. I KNOW I’ll be sore tomorrow because of it~~!
So…here’s the run down of what I did:
Warm up- tanning and elliptical 8mins
Squats (butt) on Smith 50#x10×4sets
paired with Smith Lunges 50#x10×4sets
Squats
45×15
dead lifts
45×20
Squats
45×15
dead lifts
45×20
Squats
95×10x2sets
115×10x3sets
paired with no weight bulgarians 10 each legx3sets
and Hip abductions 35#x15×3sets
Dead lifts
65×10x2sets
hack squats- no weight (machine gives good resisitance)
butt focus- lots of reps with intense focus on butt x2sets
knee extensions- on leg at time
3sets
Leg adductions- 2sets
I expect to be sore from this since it’s been a while since I’ve actually squattted.
My weight this morning was up a little to 127 due to ovulation (today is cycle day 12) and Ibuprofin consumption. I expect it to be down to 125 in 3-4 days…just in time for DH to be home and for boosting, lol!
I have to take a shower and a bunch of work to do on the computer….so I’d better get to it!!
Toodles,
Michelle
SuperStar Success 2009 ~ Finalist Karen G.
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on February 4th, 2010
Name: Karen G
Number of children and ages (it’s okay if you have 0): 2
Age: 39 (Soon to be 40)
Height: 5′ 1″
Weight: 118 lbs / 112 lbs
Bust: 35″ / 34″
Waist: 31″ / 26″
Hips: 36″ / 34″
Why did you enter the SSS contest by BuffMother?
To challenge myself to be consistent with workouts, diet, commitment
What tactics did you use to stay focused and engaged for the entire 70 days?
Changed my workouts every workout to stay forcused.
How do you feel about your success?
Could have been better with diet but I am happy with the results and I have changed my mindset to be more consistent with my lifestyle change.
What obstacles did you have to overcome in order to attain your goals?
Diet is huge especially since I’m not the one cooking.
What would you like to tell the world about BuffMother ?
I love buffmother its great for keeping motivated and inspired. Its a favorite bookmark on several computers. I have been a site fan for a few years now.
SuperStar Success 2009 ~ Finalist Natasha T.
Posted by buffmother in Fitness on January 30th, 2010
Natasha T
Children: 6 and 4
Age: 34
Date 9/14
Age: 34
Height: 5’8.5”
Weight: 137-132 (-5!!)
Bust (around the biggest part, women only): 33 – 31.75 (-1.25)
Chest 33- 32 (-1)
Waist (the smallest part): 27.5 -26.25 (-1.25)
Hips (the largest part): 36- 35 (-1)
Shoulders (around the outside of your shoulders with your arms at sides): 41-39 (-2)
Biceps (relaxed at midpoint of upper arm): 11-10 (-1)
Thigh (8” above Knee cap): 22-21 (-1)
Calf (7” below knee joint): 14 - 13 (-1)
I entered the Super Star Success contest because I was ready for a true change. I have weighed the same almost my entire life (or since high school anyway) but I have never lifted weights! I have run several half marathons, spent hours on end in cardio classes at the gym and never seen a difference in my body! It was time for a change. Michelle was so inspiring knowing she has had 4 kids including a set of twins! I love the strong lean look and I could never get there. I was always so fearful of bulking up because that is what we are taught as little girls!
The tactics I used were for starters THE RALLY ROOM! I could not have done it without that accountability! I blogged a ton and that helped me so much to stay accountable! Everyone was very helpful and encouraging through both good and bad times! The second tactic was my Buff Trainer-Deb Gray! SHE WAS AMAZING! She was very patient as she tried to explain the different things she wanted me to do and how to do them. She was truly excellent—thanks Deb! I feel like she was a great trainer but also a great friend! We got to talk and pray for each other which was such a blessing!
I feel REALLY GREAT about my success. I think images and stats show the changes I have made in my body. For someone who has been a workout freak her entire life and NEVER seen a difference—this was so huge for me! I truly feel great about my accomplishments! I worked out 5-6 every week (except my trip to NYC) and I totally changed what I ate but didn’t have to starve myself! I actually felt more full with all the protein!
I had one big obstacle and that was my breast lump. I went thru a painful biopsy but with good results!! Again, I had the RR and Deb to pray me through it and encourage me to stop and smell the roses in my life.
Buffmother is a true inspiration to me! I tell EVERYONE about Buffmother and the changes I have made in myself! It is crazy to have a friend walk up to you after not seeing you in 4 weeks and ask “What are you doing—you look amazing!” I always just say, “You have to go check out Buffmother—she is my true inspiration.” The thing that I like most about Michelle (besides the fact that she has truly discovered the secret to a great body AFTER KIDS) is the fact that she is real! She has good days and bad days…she has sick kids..she makes mistakes..but she is just so real about it all! You can tell she is close to God and very content with where He has placed her and the job he gave her to reach as many women as she can! Thanks Michelle.
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